Kia Sportage: Features of your vehicle / Door locks

Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when • The doors (and liftgate) are unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key) or the ignition key. After depressing the unlock button, the hazard warning lights wi ...

Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

To remove the cover (For Type C): 1. Pull out the door handle. 2. Press the lever (1) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver. 3. Push out the cover whil ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Liftgate unlocking

Using the liftgate handle button 1. Carry the smart key. 2. Press the liftgate handle button. 3. When all doors are locked, the hazard warning lights will blink two times. Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automatically. ✽ NOTICE The button will only operate ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: ECO mode (Active ECO)

Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency by controlling certain engine and transaxle system operating parameters. Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's driving habit and road condition. When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the ECO mode is selected, the ECO indicator (green) w ...